Oct 17, 2024
South Africa’s public sector has emerged as a prime target for cybercriminals following a spate of cyber-attacks on state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and government institutions. Cybersecurity specialists at ESET Southern Africa, say more robust security measures and...
Aug 14, 2024
South Africa’s 2023 Governance, Public Safety, and Justice Survey reveals a troubling decline in public trust towards essential services such as transport and clinics, a stark contrast to the more favourable perceptions reported in 2019. By Junaid Kleinschmidt,...
Aug 1, 2024
Geographic information systems (GIS) technology is revolutionising municipal property management globally. By delivering accurate, up-to-date information, GIS empowers local governments to make informed decisions. By Vuyo Mazabane, client consultant at AfriGIS Mapping...
May 3, 2024
A lot has been spoken about businesses benefiting from cloud technology. By Andrew Bourne, regional manager: Africa at Zoho The same technology can also bring about a digital revolution in the public sector. While digitalisation efforts in various spaces, such as...
Mar 11, 2024
It is a tragic reality that many South African municipalities are in disarray. Of the country’s 257 local and district administrative areas, 66 are considered dysfunctional. That means more than a quarter of all municipalities are in a state of turmoil. A...
Mar 1, 2024
South Africa’s public sector organisations are facing serious IT challenges but have been left without the tools to address them. By Sandie Nkonqa, sales director: public sector at Dell Technologies South Africa From cybersecurity threats to unprecedented data...
